Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

3 Easy Meal Ideas For Your Next Brunch Party 🍳

Login to Save
3.7K views👍 49
Craftsy
Craftsy
16 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Craftsy to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipes in this Video

3 recipes

The frittata hails from Italy, where it has been a staple for centuries, often made with leftover ingredients. This dish embodies the Italian philosophy of using simple, fresh ingredients to create satisfying meals. Traditionally enjoyed at any time of day, frittatas have gained global popularity, with countless variations reflecting local tastes and available ingredients.

Ingredients

  • eggs
  • cheese
  • vegetables
  • cooked meat
  • herbs
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2Whisk eggs in a bowl until well combined.
  3. 3Add cheese, vegetables, and cooked meat to the egg mixture.
  4. 4Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. 5Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  6. 6Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and stir gently to combine.
  7. 7Cook on the stovetop for 3-4 minutes until the edges start to set.
  8. 8Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
  9. 9Bake for 10-15 minutes until the frittata is set and lightly golden on top.
  10. 10Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before slicing.
  11. 11Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
  12. 12Serve warm or at room temperature.

Ingredient Alternatives

cheese

Healthier: nutritional yeast

Cheaper: cream cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

cooked meat

Healthier: tofu

Cheaper: beans

Tofu provides protein while being plant-based.

olive oil

Healthier: avocado oil

Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

herbs

Healthier: spinach

Cheaper: frozen herbs

Spinach adds nutrients and can be more economical.

Techniques

whiskingbakingsautéing

Equipment

mixing bowlwhiskoven-safe skillet
🌶️🌶️🌶️Loweggsdairy

Also Known As

Italian OmeletteFrittata di Uova

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf of brioche bread
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
  • Fresh berries (for serving)

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 2Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  3. 3Cut the brioche bread into 1-inch cubes and place them in the prepared baking dish.
  4. 4In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
  5. 5Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
  6. 6Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and let it sit for 30 minutes to allow the bread to absorb the liquid.
  7. 7Remove the foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  8. 8Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
  9. 9Drizzle with maple syrup and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
  10. 10Garnish with fresh berries if desired.

Equipment

9x13 inch baking dishlarge mixing bowlwhiskaluminum foil

This dish is often used as a convenient way to prepare hash browns quickly, making it a popular choice for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded potatoes
  • 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)

Instructions

  1. 1In a large bowl, combine the shredded potatoes, chopped onion, flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. 2Mix the ingredients well until the potatoes are evenly coated with the dry ingredients.
  3. 3Transfer the mixture into a clean, dry jar for storage.
  4. 4Seal the jar tightly and label it with the date and contents.
  5. 5To prepare hash browns, heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. 6Add the desired amount of the hash brown mix to the skillet, spreading it evenly.
  7. 7Cook for about 5-7 minutes on one side until golden brown, then flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes on the other side.
  8. 8Once cooked, remove from the skillet and drain on paper towels before serving.

Equipment

large bowlskilletjarspatula

More Frittata Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Italian Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(24 videos)